Best Data Scientist programs in Missouri, ranked by enrollment
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software.
38 schools in Missouri run programs that feed this job, graduating 6,899 people a year. The job pays a median of $97,090 in Missouri across about 4,730 jobs (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Fields of study in Missouri that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level. Numbers are graduates per year in this state.
22 programs in Missouri that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year in Missouri (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are national College Scorecard figures reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. Each program also links to its own Missouri page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 11.0701In Missouri → | 3,311 | 48.0% | 19 | $70,374 | $23,250 |
| 2 | CIP 11.0103In Missouri → | 928 | 13.5% | 12 | $57,986 | $24,286 |
| 3 | CIP 52.1302In Missouri → | 348 | 5.0% | 3 | $62,069 | $23,500 |
| 4 | CIP 52.1301In Missouri → | 315 | 4.6% | 9 | $62,069 | $23,500 |
| 5 | CIP 27.0305In Missouri → | 310 | 4.5% | 3 | $60,930 | $21,143 |
| 6 | CIP 27.0101In Missouri → | 303 | 4.4% | 28 | $48,772 | $21,544 |
| 7 | CIP 45.0603In Missouri → | 285 | 4.1% | 8 | $51,725 | $22,907 |
| 8 | CIP 30.7102In Missouri → | 269 | 3.9% | 8 | — | — |
| 9 | Data Science, Generalmain feeder CIP 30.7001In Missouri → | 232 | 3.4% | 8 | — | — |
| 10 | CIP 11.0102In Missouri → | 93 | 1.3% | 4 | $57,986 | $24,286 |
| 11 | CIP 27.0501In Missouri → | 84 | 1.2% | 4 | $59,718 | $20,150 |
| 12 | CIP 27.9999In Missouri → | 83 | 1.2% | 1 | $59,063 | $21,500 |
| 13 | CIP 30.7101In Missouri → | 74 | 1.1% | 3 | — | — |
| 14 | CIP 26.1103In Missouri → | 60 | 0.9% | 3 | $72,338 | $18,500 |
| 15 | CIP 30.0801In Missouri → | 51 | 0.7% | 1 | $89,651 | $23,175 |
| 16 | CIP 26.1199In Missouri → | 40 | 0.6% | 1 | $72,338 | $18,500 |
| 17 | CIP 30.7104In Missouri → | 39 | 0.6% | 1 | — | — |
| 18 | CIP 27.0301In Missouri → | 28 | 0.4% | 5 | $60,930 | $21,143 |
| 19 | CIP 27.0503In Missouri → | 20 | 0.3% | 1 | $59,718 | $20,150 |
| 20 | CIP 30.3901In Missouri → | 12 | 0.2% | 1 | — | — |
| 21 | Computational Sciencemain feeder CIP 30.3001In Missouri → | 8 | 0.1% | 2 | $50,745 | $27,000 |
| 22 | CIP 11.0802In Missouri → | 6 | 0.1% | 2 | $33,504 | $27,000 |
Top 25 schools in Missouri
Ranked by graduates per year into this job. Graduate earnings are reported for 8 of the 38 schools in this state.
| # | School | Graduates / yr | Top feeder program | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Grad rate | Net price | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Public · 4 feeder programs | 1,770 | Computer Science | $67,040 | 54% | — | 64% |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO Private not-for-profit · 14 feeder programs | 1,313 | Business Statistics | — | 94% | $14,126 | 12% |
| 3 | University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO Public · 6 feeder programs | 716 | Information Technology | $72,886 | 75% | — | 78% |
| 4 | University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO Public · 10 feeder programs | 649 | Computer Science | $69,239 | 55% | — | 72% |
| 5 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO Private not-for-profit · 8 feeder programs | 413 | Computer Science | $69,849 | 80% | $24,886 | 75% |
| 6 | Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MO Public · 8 feeder programs | 375 | Computer Science | $64,949 | 58% | — | 91% |
| 7 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Public · 3 feeder programs | 345 | Computer Science | — | 54% | — | 86% |
| 8 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Private not-for-profit · 6 feeder programs | 323 | Data Science, General | — | 66% | $24,921 | 95% |
| 9 | University of Missouri - St Louis Saint Louis, MO Public · 8 feeder programs | 284 | Information Technology | — | 57% | — | 63% |
| 10 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO Private not-for-profit · 5 feeder programs | 179 | Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | 64% | $25,090 | 86% |
| 11 | Park University Parkville, MO Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 109 | Information Technology | $59,664 | 38% | $16,013 | — |
| 12 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Public · 7 feeder programs | 71 | Management Science | — | 64% | — | 73% |
| 13 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO Public · 4 feeder programs | 44 | Data Science, General | — | 69% | — | 84% |
| 14 | Central Methodist University - College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 39 | Mathematics, General | — | 0% | $14,535 | 88% |
| 15 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 39 | Business Analytics | — | 75% | $21,890 | 70% |
| 16 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 31 | Information Technology | $60,752 | 49% | $17,436 | 57% |
| 17 | Crowder College Neosho, MO Public · 1 feeder programs | 25 | Information Technology | — | 49% | — | — |
| 18 | Avila University Kansas City, MO Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 24 | Management Science | — | 52% | $16,721 | 88% |
| 19 | Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 21 | Computer Science | $49,629 | 51% | $25,582 | 57% |
| 20 | Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 15 | Computer Science | — | 22% | $18,428 | 69% |
| 21 | College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 14 | Computer Science | — | 64% | $8,360 | 12% |
| 22 | Columbia College Columbia, MO Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 14 | Computer Science | — | 42% | $23,247 | — |
| 23 | William Jewell College Liberty, MO Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 13 | Data Science, General | — | 68% | $14,072 | 38% |
| 24 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Public · 1 feeder programs | 11 | Computer Science | — | 39% | — | — |
| 25 | Drury University Springfield, MO Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 8 | Mathematics, General | — | 62% | $20,482 | 58% |
All 38 schools in Missouri
Every school in Missouri with a program that feeds this job, ordered by graduates per year. Earnings are shown for the ranked schools above; open a school profile for the rest.
| School | City | Control | Graduates / yr | Feeder programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | Public | 1,770 | 4 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis | Private not-for-profit | 1,313 | 14 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Columbia | Public | 716 | 6 |
| University of Missouri - Kansas City | Kansas City | Public | 649 | 10 |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis | Private not-for-profit | 413 | 8 |
| Missouri State University - Springfield | Springfield | Public | 375 | 8 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | Public | 345 | 3 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Private not-for-profit | 323 | 6 |
| University of Missouri - St Louis | Saint Louis | Public | 284 | 8 |
| Webster University | Saint Louis | Private not-for-profit | 179 | 5 |
| Park University | Parkville | Private not-for-profit | 109 | 3 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla | Public | 71 | 7 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville | Public | 44 | 4 |
| Central Methodist University - College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Fayette | Private not-for-profit | 39 | 3 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City | Private not-for-profit | 39 | 3 |
What data scientists earn in Missouri
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
U.S. median $120,230. Missouri pays below the national figure.
1.00× means the state has its expected share of these jobs.
Metro areas in Missouri
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Growth and openings are national. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish employment projections at state level, so these figures describe the occupation across the whole U.S., not this state alone.
How to get in
The full skills, tools, and day-to-day breakdown lives on the national Data Scientists page.
How to become a Data Scientist
Job zone 4 of 5 · SVP 7.0 to < 8.0- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Top skills
The same job in other states
Where else this occupation employs the most people, and what it pays there.
Related careers in Missouri
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 25 majors mapped to Data Scientists25 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 11.0102Artificial Intelligence
- 11.0103Information Technology
- 11.0701Computer Science
- 11.0802Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- 11.0804Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
- 26.1103Bioinformatics
- 26.1104Computational Biology
- 26.1199Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
- 27.0101Mathematics, General
- 27.0301Applied Mathematics, General
- 27.0303Computational Mathematics
- 27.0304Computational and Applied Mathematics
- 27.0305Financial Mathematics
- 27.0306Mathematical Biology
- 27.0399Applied Mathematics, Other
- 27.0501Statistics, General
- 27.0502Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- 27.0503Mathematics and Statistics
- 27.0601Applied Statistics, General
- 27.9999Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- 30.0801Mathematics and Computer Science
- 30.3001Computational Science
- 30.3901Economics and Computer Science
- 30.4801Linguistics and Computer Science
- 30.7001Data Science, General
Common questions
Answers for people weighing data scientists programs in Missouri.
What degree do you need to become a Data Scientist?+
Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Computer Science, which awarded 3,311 degrees in Missouri in 2024-25, 48.0% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming a Data Scientist?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 22 programs to this occupation. The largest are Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Data Analytics, plus 11 more. Together they graduate about 6,899 people a year in Missouri.
How much do data scientists earn in Missouri?+
The median is $97,090 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). That is 19.2% below the U.S. median of $120,230. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for data scientists growing?+
BLS projects a +33.5% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, much faster than average, with roughly 23,400 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career in Missouri?+
38 institutions in Missouri reported graduates from at least one of the 22 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do data scientists work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Intelligence Analyst, Clinical Data Manager, Data Management Manager, Market Intelligence Consultant, Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst (BI Analyst) among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 15-2051.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024–25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
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